I dropped the strut and the prop off at Sheffield Propellers in Portland. They will straighten the strut and install a new bushing as the old bushing is cracked. And they will repair the prop. The prop shaft is bent pretty bad and Cecil at Elberts is going to try and straighten it for me at not charge.

I would like to thank boonejeepin (Russ) for answering all my questions. He has been through this before and was a huge help. It was great to be able to call him whenever I got stuck or needed advice.

I should have the boat back in a week and the strut and prop by Friday. Stay tuned.

09-17-2013, 05:45 AM

Boonejeepin

Prop Strike - WARNING: Graphic Pics

Can't wait to see it all going back together. You'll be back on the water in no time.

09-17-2013, 09:57 AM

kaneboats

If I know Al I feel a new "How To" with lots of photos coming on.

09-17-2013, 11:55 AM

bergermaister

Nice work Al! Now I know who I'm going to if I ever get into a sticky DIY situation again!

09-24-2013, 12:43 AM

cab13367

Update: Got the boat back today. Gary over at West One Marine in Lake Oswego did a great job. Gelcoat matches perfectly and it looks like new. Before and after pics below.

The prop and strut should be done by now and I will be picking them up at the end of the week. They are being repaired at Sheffield Marine in Portland.

The shaft is too bent to repair - see video below - so I bought a new one from Elberts. It is an ARE shaft and has an innovative coupler design that should make removing it from the shaft snap.